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Search Results: keywords:"FERC Office of Public Participation"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105564
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing an application for a new license to continue operating the Byllesby-Buck Hydroelectric Project in Virginia, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. An Environmental Assessment report indicates that the project, with environmental safeguards, would not significantly impact the environment. FERC invites the public to access and comment on the assessment through its website, with a comment period open for 45 days. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking to make sure a power project in Virginia isn't hurting the environment and is asking people to share their thoughts online about it. They want everyone to have a say but using the internet to do this might be tricky for some people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11314
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced several rate filings for natural gas pipelines. These filings involve updates to negotiated rate agreements and annual adjustments for companies like El Paso Natural Gas Company, UGI Sunbury, and others, all to take effect in March and April 2025. The public can comment on these proposals until March 10th or 11th, 2025. Information on how to file interventions or protests is available, and the FERC Office of Public Participation is open to help individuals navigate these processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department and the people who check on how gas moves in pipes are saying there are new plans for how much companies should pay to move gas. People can say what they think about these plans until early March, and there's a special office to help if someone has questions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10715
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received various filings for electric rate and generator certifications. Madison Gas & Electric Company submitted an accounting supplement about acquiring interests from Wisconsin Power and Light Company. Midpoint Solar, LLC and 1000 Mile Solar, LLC filed for exempt wholesale generator status. The Arizona Public Service Company and several companies submitted electric rate-related filings, including a compliance filing and waiver request. These filings are accessible online, and individuals interested in intervening or protesting must file according to specific rules by the provided comment dates. For assistance, FERC's Office of Public Participation is available to help the public engage in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC got some paperwork from different companies about things like buying and selling parts of power plants and setting electricity prices, and if people want to speak up or ask questions about it, they need to do it in a special way by certain dates.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106460
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to install and operate a new well and related facilities in Pennsylvania's Donegal Storage Field, with a project cost estimated at $10 million. The public can participate in the review by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by February 18, 2025, without any associated fees. This document also provides instructions on how to file electronically or by mail and how to access further information regarding the project on the FERC website. Additional support and guidance for public participation are available through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to put in a new well in Pennsylvania and it will cost a lot of money, about $10 million. People can tell the government what they think about this by sending in their thoughts or joining a protest, but they need to do it by February 18, 2025.